Men over 40 and women past menopause or over 50 should get screened for coronary artery disease (CAD) every 1 to 3 years. Your risk is higher if you have diabetes, high blood pressure, abdominal obesity, kidney disease, family history of CAD or if you smoke.

You may need surgery to treat mitral valve regurgitation. Surgery options include repairing the valve or replacing with an artificial valve. Speak with your doctor to determine which surgery may be right for you.

Diets that promote heart health are rich in fruits and vegetables, low in saturated and trans fats, and limit the consumption of sugar, alcohol, and salt. Specific diets can help manage issues such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. The DASH diet (aka Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) is one choice for people with high blood pressure, while the Mediterranean diet is an option for those with high cholesterol.

If you have congestive heart failure, it means that your heart is not working as well as it should. It can cause fluid retention, breathlessness, and tiredness. It can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication.

Breathing secondhand smoke increases your risk of heart attack or stroke. Encourage smokers to quit or smoke outside, especially if you have heart disease or have had a heart attack.

Broken heart syndrome is a temporary condition often caused by emotional stress. Symptoms include sudden chest pain, irregular heartbeat and shortness of breath. If you are having chest pain after an emotional event, call 911. This resource includes questions to ask your doctor.

Heart failure occurs when your heart is not pumping as well as it should. You may be at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, or coronary artery disease. Living a healthier lifestyle and certain medications can help prevent and manage heart failure. Read more in this resource including questions to ask your doctor.

It is important that doctors and patients work together to make decisions about advanced heart failure. Developing an end-of-life care plan that meets your values, goals and preferences will help to simplify decisions later on.

Abnormal heart rhythms can be dangerous. Your doctor might prescribe medicine to treat this condition, such as beta-blockers or amiodarone. Details about these medicines in this resource.

Cardiac rehabilitation is a therapy that includes exercise, education, and support to help you make choices that will improve your heart health. This therapy can help lower your chance of going to the hospital.

Advanced heart failure occurs when heart therapies and symptom management no longer work. Consider the American Heart Association recommendations (in this resource) when you make decisions about advanced heart failure treatments and care plans.